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The Mighty, Fructifying River of Nonviolence

 
Sunday was Gandhi’s 147th birthday. As I wrote over the weekend, we should always fortify ourselves with good news before moving on to deal with, well, the majority.

In that vein: the beta version of our web-based science resource is ready! Soon, our site visitors will be able to explore new developments by scientific discipline and (still under construction) by nonviolence topic. We remain committed to the urgent need for activists and change agents to be “New Story literate,” and for us the two tributaries of that mighty river are modern science and ancient wisdom. Let us know if you’d like to give the beta a lookover and share your thoughts.

Thanks to our longtime friend Abraham Entin for organizing Friday’s “Party With a Purpose” fundraiser for the Metta Center. What an outpouring of local support! The event also brought new faces to Hope Tank, our antidote to think tanks (why not start your own Hope Tank?).

Lastly, we continue to work with Nonviolent Peaceforce and other unarmed intervention groups to help the protectors of Standing Rock. More on that later...
 
Onward and upward,
Michael Nagler, Founder & President



 

Philosophy & Activism


Veena Howard joined us on Peace Paradigm Radio last week. She is author of (among other titles) Gandhi’s Ascetic Activism: Renunciation and Social Action. Veena is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at California State University, Fresno. Among the topics of our discussion: Gandhi's philosophy and activism, plus his controversial experiments with brahmacharya. Hear the show.
 
UPLIFT's "The Inner Peace Revolution" reveals a surprising solution to the Global Peace Deficit. This 20-minute documentary features interviews with the Metta Center's Michael Nagler and Stephanie Van Hook. Enjoy!

Nonviolence News, Inspirations & Events


Nonviolence in the News: New Episode
Michael Nagler reports on the latest nonviolence actions and movements. Listen

Science of Nonviolence: A Podcast for Parents
This 4-minute piece by Stephanie Van Hook features some fun science facts. Listen

Spinning Wheel Birthday: Honoring Gandhi's 147th Birthday
Did you miss our email about Gandhi's birthday this weekend? Read

Active Peace: A Mindful Path to a Nonviolent World
Kimberlyn David interviews G. Scott Brown about his new book. Read

Kids: They Have the Power of Nonviolence Within Them Too
Children have a right to know about nonviolence, writes Stephanie Van Hook. Read

Symposium: After Confrontation, Then What?
George Mason University is hosting this nonviolence event in November. Event Info

Strategy Conference: After the Presidential Election
With Rabbi Michael Lerner, Oliver Stone and others in Berkeley, CA. Event Info
 



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Metta Center for Nonviolence is a 501(c)3 educational organization that aims to help people use nonviolence safely and effectively. We advance a positive view of humankind while empowering people to explore the question: How does nonviolence work, and how can I contribute to a happier, more peaceful society? Learn more.